If you have recently undergone a full hysterectomy, it is most likely your physician has told you to avoid taking Progesterone, that it is a ‘uterine’ hormone and could cause breast cancer. Here is the thing, all progesterone’s are not alike. When doctors speak of progesterone they are often referring to the synthetically designed form called Provera. Provera is not progesterone and is even biologically different than progesterone. Provera has a history of being harmful to women and should not … [Read more...] about Progesterone After A Hysterectomy
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Understanding Testosterone for Women and Why it’s Important
When thinking of testosterone, we imagine the hormone of large burly men. Not to be confused with steroids, testosterone is a critical hormone in both men and women’s bodies. Few realize the fact that women also need testosterone. Testosterone for Women Women produce testosterone in the ovaries and adrenal glands. Testosterone is an important hormone in sexual development as well. As women age, their testosterone level drops, as does their libido. Restoration of testosterone in women not only … [Read more...] about Understanding Testosterone for Women and Why it’s Important
Why Women Are Suffering Through Menopause
When a woman complains of hot flashes or insomnia due to ‘the change’, it makes most wonder why they haven’t began taking hormone replacements such as Estrogen. Well, women used to take their estrogen happily until the Spring of 2003 when the Women’s Health Initiative study came out stating that hormones caused an increased risk of heart attacks, stroke, breast cancer and dementia. Overnight, women stopped their hormones and few to no doctors offered them alternatives or explanations. The … [Read more...] about Why Women Are Suffering Through Menopause
Estrogen and Its Important Role In Your Body
We are reading a lot about estrogen in the news lately as some studies believe low estrogen is the basis of anxiety disorders. If you are low on estrogen, you might be wondering if you need it and what it does. Estrogen has a number of functions and this only includes the ones we know about. It balances out your cholesterol, specifically your HDL and LDL levels. It also helps maintain calcium in the bone and preserves the blood vessels youthfulness keeping everything stretchy. The blood vessel … [Read more...] about Estrogen and Its Important Role In Your Body
Why Women Are More Susceptible to Thyroid Disorders and What to Do if You Suspect a Problem
Ask any woman - female hormones are complex, and imbalances from PMS to Menopause impact our lives on a daily basis. Complicating the problem is the thyroid gland. There’s no definitive answer as to why women are more susceptible to thyroid imbalances than men, but studies suggest that of those suffering with the disorder, seven out of every ten are female. Thyroid Disorders Women often complain of weight gain, joint or muscle pain, hoarseness, tiredness, depression and lethargy. Upon thorough … [Read more...] about Why Women Are More Susceptible to Thyroid Disorders and What to Do if You Suspect a Problem